Cobham Preamp Chosen for Sikorsky CH-53K

Sikorsky Aircraft has contracted Cobham Aerospace Communications to provide its Model 265-005 area microphone preamplifier for the U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K Super Stallion. The Model 265-005 is designed to detect and amplify cockpit signals for routing to voice recorders. USMC is purchasing 200 CH-53Ks starting in 2018 as part of a replacement program for the CH-53E.Related:Components & Accessories News